§ Sir F. WISEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the cost of the management of the public debt?
§ Mr. SNOWDENThe hon. Member will find the information he requires on page 39 of the Finance Accounts, House of Commons Paper No. 89, of 1923.
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§ Sir F. WISEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if the Irish Free State will take over any portion of the National Debt; and, if so, what percentage of the whole?
§ Mr. SNOWDENThe proportion of the National Debt for which the Irish Free State will assume liability will be determined at the ultimate financial settlement, in accordance with Article 5 of the Treaty.